Saying goodbye

Posted Monday, May 12, 2008, at 11:29 AM

Well, it's hard to say, but I am leaving the Daily Statesman. My last day is currently scheduled for Wednesday, May 21.

I wanted to take a moment to tell everyone -- whether we agreed, disagreed, argued or took the same side -- goodbye. I will miss Stoddard County, as over the past three and a half years, I have come to consider it more home than the place where I sleep.

I will miss the greatness of the people here. It seems that no matter where you go in Stoddard County, someone is more than willing to offer a helping hand, a friendly word, or even just a smile. Coming from a town where people no longer even look each other in the eye when passing on the street, that quality will be greatly missed.

Although, my leaving the newspaper does not mean I will never come back to Stoddard County. Having been here as long as I have, I will probably visit often.

I wish nothing but the very best future for this newspaper and the people who read and live in Stoddard County. It's hard to say goodbye to something you have come to love so much but know that I'll miss you all!

Sacha Champion

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We'll miss you Sacha. Thanks for everything. Have a good life and stop in on the blogs every now and then to let us know how you are.

-- Posted by mokath52 on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 12:59 PM

I'll definitely miss your blogs and articles. May your days ahead be blessed!

-- Posted by swift on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 2:56 PM

You will be sorely missed Miss Sacha. I hope whatever adventures you seek out next bring you much happiness and love.

-- Posted by mrsdolphin on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 5:18 PM

We'll miss you, Sacha. Keep your powder dry!

-- Posted by goat lady on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 6:25 PM

Happy Landings, Sacha. Keep your tail feathers dry. Log on to the blogs occassionally and let us know how you're doing.

-- Posted by Ducky on Mon, May 12, 2008, at 10:37 PM

NOOOOOOOOO!!! Sacha I will miss you greatly!! Where are you going to? I am so glad I logged on here today so I can say goodbye.

You still have my email addy I hope. If not leave a message here and I will email it to you again!!! Please keep in touch!!

Good luck to all you do darlin! Take care.

-- Posted by sweet on Wed, May 21, 2008, at 3:36 AM

's response:

Send me your e-mail address to jimmyleesgirl@yahoo.com. I am going to try to keep blogging as much as possible on here, so that I don't lose touch with everyone over here completely. I will miss you all too and thanks so much for the well wishes. I will miss much about Stoddard County, but nothing as much as the friends that I have made here!! Keep in touch and keep checking back for blogs!!!!!!

Sacha - I hope you do continue to post blogs. It'll be neat to hear from you over in the exotic west...

-- Posted by goat lady on Tue, May 27, 2008, at 8:27 PM

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